Te quiero
everyday, Chile
In Chile the common way to say "I love you" is Te quiero, used with partners, family and close friends. Te amo is stronger and more romantic. It is also called Te quiero harto.
Meaning: declaration of love (phrase)
Ways to say it
| Spanish | Note |
|---|---|
| Te quiero | everyday, Chile |
| Te amo | romantic, strong |
| Te quiero harto | Chile, casual |
Chileans often say te quiero harto, where harto means "a lot" and is very typical of Chilean speech. Te quiero mucho is also common.
Which one should you use?
Te amo is reserved for deep romantic love or very serious moments. Te quiero is warmer in daily life and is used between friends and relatives too.
Is it said differently in some regions?
Harto as "a lot" is a very Chilean way to add emphasis, so te quiero harto sounds natural to a local ear.
Did you know?
- In Chilean Spanish harto works as "a lot" in phrases like harto frío or harta gente.
Examples in context
- Te quiero harto, mi amor.I love you a lot, my love.
- Te amo con todo mi corazón.I love you with all my heart.
- Te quiero mucho, mamá.I love you very much, mom.
Example conversation
Fernando says goodbye to his girlfriend Daniela at the Santiago airport.
- FernandoTe voy a extrañar.I am going to miss you.
- DanielaYo también. Te quiero harto.Me too. I love you a lot.
- FernandoY yo a ti. Te amo.And I you. I love you.
- DanielaLlámame cuando llegues.Call me when you arrive.
